Container Wars: Ms. America Coughs Furballs

Container Wars: Season 1, Episode 10: “Fur Play.” Three aspiring beauty queens arrived at the shipyard. Uzi as Ms. America. Eyal as Ms. International. Shlomi as Ms. California. Yes, Israelis in d-r-a-g, if you can call it that. The Israeli trio donned sashes and tiaras. Funny, for some reason they looked far more attractive with…

How to Find Storage Auctions in Your Town

One of the biggest challenges of getting started in the storage auction business is figuring out when and where the auctions happen. This is especially difficult if you don’t know anybody else who’s already doing storage auctions for a living or as a hobby. Fortunately, with a bit of digging, you can find the auctions…

Container Wars: Interview with John Kunkle Auctioneer

TruTV’s reality series Container Wars centers around a group of explosive personality players who bid big money on shipping cargo containers from around the world. These containers are auctioned by John Kunkle, an auctioneer of over thirty years. John has honed his skills and craft and currently holds the unofficial title as the “Seasoned Auctioneer…

Storage Wars: New York: Joe P a Playboy Bunny?

Storage Wars: New York: Season 2, Episode 10: “The Forgotten Borough.” Either you have class or you don’t. Joe P rented a helicopter and flew to Staten Island. Now that’s class-y! Fashionistas Candy and Courtney’s mind set to buy seasonal items. Italian Stallion Mike felt right at home for auction held in an American Italian…

Container Wars: Bull Riding

Container Wars: Season 1, Episode 9: “Big Guns.” Buzz about the shipyard was that there’s a container full of artwork that could be worth a fortune. Matt hungry for the kill. His strategy was to bid up all the containers to empty out the pockets of his competitors. Good plan. 1st Container: Port of Origin…

Storage Wars: New York: The VAULT Auction

Storage Wars: New York: Season 2, Episode 8: “As the World Bids.” Everybody and their brother brought a box truck to this storage auction. Not just any ordinary auction mind you, but a VAULT auction. Neatly packed, stacked boxes, and merchandise by a moving company. What does that mean, exactly? Well, people don’t hire moving…